Watercolour, T Whitten

Robert Ingpen's watercolour image of Australian Rules footballer, Ted Whitten. The image is included in a tapestry celebrating 150 years of performances and events on the MCG. Whitten played 321 games (then a league record) and kicked 360 goals for the Footscray Football Club between 1951 and 1970. He played in the premiership side of 1954, was club Best & Fairest five times, represented Victoria 29 times, and was All-Australian three times. He was a strong promoter of interstate games. Whitten is described by many as 'Mr Football'.